| A Handbook of Chinese Healing Herbs: An Easy-To-Use Guide to 108 Chinese Medicinal Herbs and Dozens of Prepared Herba L Formulas Contributor(s): Reid, Daniel P. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1570620938 ISBN-13: 9781570620935 Publisher: Shambhala OUR PRICE: $28.45 Product Type: Paperback Published: August 1995 Annotation: Traditional Chinese medicine is perhaps the oldest system of health care in the world--and one of the safest and most effective. This easy-to-use handbook provides everything readers need to know to be able to explore Chinese herbal medicine for themselves. Illustrations. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Health & Fitness | Herbal Medications - Health & Fitness | Alternative Therapies |
| Dewey: 615.321 |
| LCCN: 94044220 |
| Physical Information: 0.87" H x 4.44" W x 8" (0.69 lbs) 336 pages |
| Themes: - Ethnic Orientation - Asian |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Traditional Chinese medicine is perhaps the oldest system of health care in the world--and one of the safest and most effective. This first easy-to-use pocket guide provides everything readers need to know to explore Chinese herbal medicine for themselves. The book includes: - A brief overview of the basic terms and concepts of traditional Chinese medicine. - Simple instructions on how to prepare herbal formulas at home. - An illustrated guide to 108 of the most widely used Chinese herbs, with descriptions, therapeutic effects, preparation methods, and dosages. - A guide to dozens of readily available prepared herbal formulas for common ailments. - An index of symptoms and ailments. - Listings of mail-order houses for herbs, herbal formulas, and other supplies. - Suggestions for further reading. |